Getting to Work - Public transportation is excellent. There are commuter trains from all 3 states that go well into the far outlying towns. Beware, the further out you are, the longer it takes to get to work + the more expensive it is. Ideally you want to be within a 45 - 1 hour commute. Do NOT drive to work unless you only need to be in NYC 3 days/week or less. Reason? Daily traffic reports talk of accidents & rush hour delays of up to 1 hour no matter what highway it is. Much less stress sitting on a train, using a laptop or reading and walking a short distance to your job.

You could do a simple web search for a locksmith and hope for the best. However, if you are looking for a skilled locksmith that offers a professional service at an affordable price you will need to do some research on google. http://www.emilylocksmithcoralgables.com/... more

there are many movers available in the city to find one, you can also take help of yelp results, one of them i know personally is www.biketransport.in they are bike movers but they also help moving homes! Enjoy... more

1. Technically you are supposed to leave your apartment broom swept clean (no furniture) and the new landlord does have the right to charge you for removing it. If the new landlord received your contact information from your old landlord, that means they can contact you and possibly sue you.

2. If you don't want the furniture, your best method is to talk with the new landlord and ask him/her if they know anybody who wants it, or if they have any friends or contacts who can get rid of the furniture for you very cheap. Usually landlords know plenty of people in the industry. You need to work something out with this new landlord about the furniture because you never know, they may be able to help you later in your future.

3. I don't know but if your new landlord just purchased the building or house that you currently live in, this means your new landlord has a lot of new expenses and needs to find a tenant who can pay 3x your rent so this new landlord can recoup his/her investment. It's a business transaction. You don't buy real estate unless you can make money from it. Example: mortgage + property taxes + insurance + maintenance costs + water + garbage fees + utilities + labor costs + a small monthly profit = amount charged for rent. If your landlord doesn't have the rent to cover for these expenses = loss on the investment.

Yes, it would seem that nowadays, moving has switched to weight. Although, I would suggest that you call a Local Moving company that provides International moving to get free quotes. Once you start getting quotes, you could talk to them and ask them if there is any way to do it by volume, or maybe a package deal. I used Imperial Moving and Storage for a recent local move they also provide Long Distance and International Moving. Heres a link to their site:
http://imperialmoving.com/services/international-moving/
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I'm sure your landlord should at least be aware of you moving. Like for me I lived in a residential area, and I had to get a moving permit which was just for a few hours. not only do you need permit but you have to make sure that the moving company you hire is insured! if they are not insured then sadly you are screwed! Sorry but, Im being honest with you, dont just hire anyone to move, do you research before hand.

I hired Imperial Moving so I'll leave you a bit info for you about them below

Imperial Moving and Storage maintains $2 million worth of General Liability insurance, as well as required Workers’ Compensation insurance coverage. Many residential and commercial office buildings in New York City require insurance certificates prior to any work performed on the premises. The amount of insurance a company carries is an important factor when choosing a mover;

It all depends on the lifestlye you want to live. You can find housing in any price range, but then you have to add transportation (car/subway) costs and other daily living expenses. Manhattan is the most expensive borough, thus having the highest cost of living. If you want to move to NYC, I would suggest searching all boroughs. If you need to check out apartments or need any other help, don't hesitate to contact me!... more

Hey There, a few months ago my parents purchase a home in Brooklyn NY from Massada Home Sales, they have lots of properties available in Beautiful Brooklyn NY. Take a look on their website for more information. http://www.massada.com/index.php good luck!!... more

Are you moving local or intersate? I have recommendations for a few different movers depending on my clients specific needs. Several of them offer discounts and/or free packing materials. If you'd like I can send you some coupons & you can review the various deals to see which fits you best. Feel free to email me though my profile & put "recommendation for movers" in the subject line.

Kara,
You should first go to a mortgage banker & get pre qualified. I find most of my buyers who come in search for a home first want to look then find out of they qualify--- this is wrong. First run the numbers and see what price bracket you should be looking for. There are always home for sale and you will eventually find the one that fits you best.